H 2220
An Act relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care
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Bill overview
This bill aims to expand access to psychiatric collaborative care within the state’s healthcare system. Psychiatric collaborative care involves a team of mental health professionals working together to provide comprehensive treatment for individuals with mental health conditions. The bill seeks to ensure that this type of care is covered by health insurance plans, improving access to needed services for those struggling with mental health issues.
Key provisions
- Requires health insurance plans to cover psychiatric collaborative care services.
- Defines the scope of psychiatric collaborative care.
- Establishes a process for health plans to coordinate these services.
- Promotes integration of mental health and primary care.
- Expands access to care for individuals with mental health conditions.
Who is affected
- Individuals with mental health conditions
- Health insurance companies
- Mental health providers
- Primary care providers
- Patients
Notable changes
- Expands coverage for a specific type of mental health treatment.
- Potentially increases access to integrated care models.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Cosponsors
Bud L. Williams
Kathleen R. LaNatra
Michael D. Brady
Michelle L. Badger
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Bill H.2220 194th (Current)
An Act relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2220) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Michael D. Brady and Bud L. Williams relative to healthcare coverage for psychiatric collaborative care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Presenter: Kathleen R. LaNatra
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2220
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/2/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5230 |
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